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Ethan Knight

Ethan Knight

GCSU student’s death under investigation

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, February 19, 2026
A Georgia College student was found dead in his bed and an investigation is ongoing by local authorities.Ethan Knight, 23, of Gray, was discovered by his roommates shortly before 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16.“At this point and time, we do not see anything that stands out as foul play,” Milledgeville...
The end of an era: B&T’s Fresh Food Market replacing Piggly Wiggly

The end of an era: B&T’s Fresh Food Market replacing Piggly Wiggly

The end of an era: B&T’s Fresh Food Market replacing Piggly Wiggly

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Piggly Wiggly’s time in Milledgeville, which dates back to the 1950s, is coming to a close.The grocery store at 731 South Wayne St. recently was purchased by a new ownership group, which plans to relaunch next month as B&T’s Food Fresh Market, a Georgia-based chain with stores popping up around the...

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Tuesday, Feb. 3Mark Jon Blaha, 60, of Eatonton – possession and use of drug-related objects; possession of cocaine (two counts); possession of methamphetamineSabria Alese Carter, 25, of Milledgeville – probation violationDetavious Kemario Coats, 28, of Concord, N.C. – probation violationDonald...

CRIME WATCH

Woman Charged With Felony For Reversing Car Repair
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Officer Dawson Smith was dispatched to an automobile service business in reference to theft. Smith met with the store manager, who stated L’Shandria Mallory brought her vehicle to the shop for it to be serviced. Staff advised Mallory she needed a new valve cover gasket, and she agreed to the work.
GWM: Lessons from a grassroots vote-getter

GWM: Lessons from a grassroots vote-getter

GWM: Lessons from a grassroots vote-getter

Dot Padgett
Thursday, February 12, 2026
In 2024, April 2 was a red-letter day for Eatonton as Dot Padgett, at a spry 95 years old, delighted a roomful of fans at Georgia Writers Museum with humorous and captivating stories about her days working for President Jimmy Carter’s candidacy.Padgett wasn’t just a campaign worker from...
Even on a bright, clear day, air quality in Baldwin County can reach levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, as invisible pollutants like ozone and particulate matter may still be p resent. BRIANNA HEARD/Staff

Even on a bright, clear day, air quality in Baldwin County can reach levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, as invisible pollutants like ozone and particulate matter may still be p resent. BRIANNA HEARD/Staff

Baldwin County air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups

Brianna Heard
Thursday, February 12, 2026
In recent weeks, Baldwin County residents have been informed through weather alerts that air quality conditions are “unhealthy for sensitive groups.”Outdoor air quality becomes unhealthy when certain pollutants build up in the air.

GMC Junior College sends 40 football players to next level

Staff Reports
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Georgia Military College (GMC) announced Feb. 5 that it celebrated National Signing Day with 40 of its Junior College football players committed to fouryear institutions.“With this signing class, we are celebrating not only the incredible talent of these young men but also the hard work and...
Mark Blaha

Mark Blaha

Expired tag leads to arrest on drug charges

Staff Reports
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Drugs and drug-related objects were found during a routine traffic stop Feb. 3 on North Columbia Street near Meriweather Road.While on patrol, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Deputy Alex Rickey observed a Ford Mustang traveling south and checked its tag to find the registered owner was unlicensed.
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